Here We Go AgainCassie is reading about Jungle Animals while waiting for the doctor to tell us about the 3rd ear infection in 5 weeks. (Specialist, here we come) As usual, my "Good-Mood Girl" was a trooper, causing others in the waiting area to ask if she was really sick.
I've done a lot of thinking about PAD this week. For me, it's as much of a journal as anything. Although I strive to take photos like Paul's church or Amy's bath, snapshots like this win out for me as a tale of my story. Sure - I will work to improve even these little snapshots, however I am allowing myself to let go of the natural instinct to be down when I am not taking more creative/technically accomplished photos. Life as overwhelming as it is, these snapshots are a release for me. Or something. I'm grateful for whatever it is. (that being said, I will take my camera next time I take a bath, promise!) ;)
PS - Happy 8-Month Birthday, Cassie!
Lori, what an awesome picture! I think this is so much more than a 'little snapshot'! I love the angle, and the expression you captured, and the scale, with a little kid sitting in an adult chair! This is so much more than 'just' a journal photo! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy b-day, little girl! :)
Lori - your comments about PAD are EXACTLY what I've been feeling as well. I've really been frustrated at times because I'm nowhere close to the level of creativity and skill as you all have - and then I'm too hard on myself and feel like I have to post something amazing every day. And subsequently, this leaves me feeling like PAD is a chore, not a joy like it should be (and usually is). I know most of this is just in my head, but I need to get past it and just post whatever I take for the day and not worry about the "fallout". It seems to help me when I also look at PAD as a journal - a day in the life of Dennis.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for letting me rant! And you can post as many pictures of your sweet little one as much as you want - she's adorable!!
Dennis, I wish you could have seen the email exchange between Lori and I during the early days of PAD - I voiced the exact same concerns as you just did. I originally thought of this as more of a journal - a day in the life of Amy - and didn't think of the images as photographs. Then, I started seeing some of you guys posting really awesome photos, and I thought 'OMG, my pictures suck!' Lori's wise words to me were: NO COMPARISONS. And I think that has to be the motto for PAD. Some days my pictures are records of the moment, other days I try to take 'photos.' I do know the feeling of feeling 'bad' when I post what I consider not the greatest image, but I try to fight against it.
ReplyDeleteThere is no fallout because we are not judging you!!! Let me be cheesy and say it: we are a PAD family now! :)
Dennis, thanks for the validation ~ I suppose it's natural, 26 days into this project, to feel "burdened" by it at times. It helps to learn we all feel that way from time to time.
ReplyDeleteJim, Cassie, and I intend to visit Portland/Vancouver this year (originally in April, but we hear it's not the best time for a visit) so perhaps you can meet my sweet little one in person!